Explore our wide range of topics where we cover café design, furniture selection, commercial kitchen essentials, outdoor furniture, maintenance tips, and practical advice for Australian hospitality business owners.
You have already settled the practical questions. You know the required height and material, and the quantity fits your floor plan. The final question is simple: what colour bar stools should I get? The answer…
Australian customers rarely lack coffee options. In a busy retail strip, they may pass several cafes within a few minutes, and many venues offer similar menus, pale timber tables, neutral walls, and familiar black seating….
Starting a restaurant in Australia in 2026 is a serious commercial decision. Most operators should expect a total startup cost of around $250,000 to $1 million or more, depending on the size of the venue,…
3 Min ReadUpdated 01/02/2018
At this time of the year there’s nothing better than sitting outside a Sydney cafe watching the world go by. The thing is, customers can be picky creatures…
3 Min ReadUpdated 30/11/2017
We’ve been in a great number of cafes in our time and one thing that we’ve noticed is how in a popular cafe the space, décor, furniture placement,…
3 Min ReadUpdated 27/07/2026
Let’s face it buying new cafe furniture doesn’t come cheap which is why it makes sense to choose furniture which is not only practical but versatile too. What…
3 Min ReadUpdated 04/10/2017
If you’re just starting out in business then you may be surprised at how quickly your budget can run out. Since one of the most expensive items when…
3 Min ReadUpdated 27/07/2026
If you’re seeking furniture for your outdoor patio area then there are several choices. Typically your choice of patio furniture requires careful consideration because of the fact that…
3 Min ReadUpdated 27/07/2026
Cafe tables are one of the most important items of cafe furniture that you’ll need to buy and since your customers will be dining at these tables and…
3 Min ReadUpdated 21/04/2016
Public eating and drinking establishments have long presented an array of seating options and one of these is booth seating. Booth seating originated from boxes which were initially…
4 Min ReadUpdated 18/06/2015
With office space becoming incredibly expensive many bootstrapped business start ups are basing their place of work in their local coffee shop. After all in an environment with…
3 Min ReadUpdated 07/05/2015
Enter any respectable cafe or restaurant nowadays and you’re sure to find a tub chair to relax in either before embarking on your meal or when drinking your…
